Fully Funded DAAD Masters Scholarships 2019 in Germany

DAAD Masters scholarships 2019 are offered to the master degree students. Germany is the only country, which is offering the masters scholarshipsto the international students for the master degree program. The overall system of education in Germany is controlled by DAAD Germany and it is providing free education to the international students. The students do not have to pay the tuition fee for the master degree and study in Germany institute is one of the prestigious moments of life.

The applications are now open for DAAD Masters Scholarship program to do the public policy and the good governance under the DAAD Helmut Schmidt program masters scholarships for the public policy and good governance. The DAAD Helmut Schmidt program is supporting the future leaders belonging to Southeast Asia, Africa, Latin America, Central Asia and South Asia from the countries in Middle East and from Ukraine, who want to increase democracy and the social justice within their countries.

The scholarships are awarded for selected Master courses at German institutions of higher education, which are listed below:

Hertie School of Governance, Berlin: Master of Public Policy (MPP)

University of Duisburg-Essen: MA Development and Governance

Willy Brandt School of Public Policy at the University of Erfurt: Master of Public Policy (MPP)

Leuphana University of Lüneburg: Public Economics, Law and Politics (PELP)

Hochschule Osnabrück: Management in Non-Profit Organisations

University of Osnabrück: Master of Democratic Governance and Civil Society

University of Passau: Master of Governance and Public Policy

University of Potsdam: Master of Public Management (MPM)

Two Years Masters Programme

1 Year Masters Programme

The study programmes start in September/October 2019.

Course Level:

Two Years Masters Programme

1 Year Masters Programme

Course Start Year:

The study programmes start in September/October 2019.

Who Can Apply (Eligibility Criteria):

The DAAD Masters Scholarships 2019 scheme is started for graduates in the programs of social sciences, political sciences, law, economics and public administration from the regions like Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia Latin America and Central Asia as well as from countries in Middle East and Ukraine (see the list of countries) below:

Other Criteria:

The main DAAD criteria for selection are following:

The study results so far, knowledge of English (and German), political and social engagement, convincing description of subject-related and personal motivation for study project in Germany and expected benefit, when returning to home country.

The latest university degree should have been obtained during six years prior to application for the scholarship. Applicants cannot be considered if they have stayed in Germany for more than 15 months at the time of application deadline.

The programme is started for graduates with first university degree (bachelor or equivalent).

It is offered both for young graduates without professional experience and for mid-career professionals.

The scholarship also includes contributions to health insurance in Germany, appropriate travel allowance, a study and research subsidy as well as rent subsidies and/or allowances for spouses and/or children where applicable.

The Programme will be held in English as well as in German.

All scholarship holders receive a 6-months-German language course from April 2019 to September 2019.

The language courses take place at selected institutes in Germany and usually not at the universities of the selected master´s courses.

The language course is compulsory also for those who attend a master´s course taught in English. The scholarship holders are offered a special tutoring at their host institutions financed by DAAD.

DAAD Masters Scholarships 2019 application form for research grants and study scholarships (please fill in electronically and not written by hand)

Hand-signed Motivation letter with current date containing a precise description of the applicant’s academic/professional and personal reasons for choosing this scholarship programme and the universities, two pages maximum.

Hand-signed full curriculum vitae with current date including information about a precise field of study and, if applicable, description of job experience.

Copies of acquired university degrees (an explanation of the grading system has to be attached)

Copies of the transcript of records

Copy of the school leaving certificate/high school diploma which entitles holders to study at a university in their home country

Recent language certificates (German and English)

Two letters of recommendation by university professors and/or current or former employers of recent date, supplemented by signature, official letterhead, stamp (not in the sealed envelope)

Applications are submitted in German or English. Please show that you apply for DAAD Helmut-Schmidt Programme (Master’s scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance).

Please submit your applications for selected master`s courses and for DAAD scholarship to the respective universities only (not to DAAD). The application period at all 8 universities lasts from 1st June to 31st July 2018. Applications sent to DAAD will not be submitted to respective course/university. They become the property of DAAD and will not be sent back. The applicant is not liable to claim for reimbursement.

You are allowed to submit your application for up to two master`s courses listed above & Below. Please fill in DAAD application form to make clear, which study course is your first and which is your second priority. Please send the application form and attach the necessary documents listed below to the two universities of your choice. In case your application is submitted to more than two universities or if non-specific priorities are given, your application will not be accepted

Target Group:

·The programme is started for graduates with first university degree (bachelor or equivalent).

·It is offered both for young graduates without professional experience and for mid-career professionals.

Scholarship value & Funding:

·The scholarship also includes contributions to health insurance in Germany, appropriate travel allowance, a study and research subsidy as well as rent subsidies and/or allowances for spouses and/or children where applicable.

·The Programme will be held in English as well as in German.

·All scholarship holders receive a 6-months-German language course from April 2019 to September 2019.

·The language courses take place at selected institutes in Germany and usually not at the universities of the selected master´s courses.

·The language course is compulsory also for those who attend a master´s course taught in English. The scholarship holders are offered a special tutoring at their host institutions financed by DAAD.

Required Documents:

·DAAD Masters Scholarships 2019 application form for research grants and study scholarships (please fill in electronically and not written by hand)

·Hand-signed Motivation letter with current date containing a precise description of the applicant’s academic/professional and personal reasons for choosing this scholarship programme and the universities, two pages maximum.

·Hand-signed full curriculum vitae with current date including information about a precise field of study and, if applicable, description of job experience.

·Copies of acquired university degrees (an explanation of the grading system has to be attached)

·Copies of the transcript of records

·Copy of the school leaving certificate/high school diploma which entitles holders to study at a university in their home country

·Recent language certificates (German and English)

·Two letters of recommendation by university professors and/or current or former employers of recent date, supplemented by signature, official letterhead, stamp (not in the sealed envelope)

How to Apply: (Important)

·Applications are submitted in German or English. Please show that you apply for DAAD Helmut-Schmidt Programme (Master’s scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance).

·Please submit your applications for selected master`s courses and for DAAD scholarship to the respective universities only (not to DAAD). The application period at all 8 universities lasts from 1st June to 31st July 2018. Applications sent to DAAD will not be submitted to respective course/university. They become the property of DAAD and will not be sent back. The applicant is not liable to claim for reimbursement.

·You are allowed to submit your application for up to two master`s courses listed above & Below. Please fill in DAAD application form to make clear, which study course is your first and which is your second priority. Please send the application form and attach the necessary documents listed below to the two universities of your choice. In case your application is submitted to more than two universities or if non-specific priorities are given, your application will not be accepted

10 Reason to Study In germany

Application Deadline:

The application period for all 8 universities listed above lasts from 1st June to 31stJuly

Apply Now:

Please look on these Links, which are mentioned below before applying. These guides are for DAAD Masters Scholarships 2019, which will help you and you will solve all question/answers.

·The programme is started for graduates with first university degree (bachelor or equivalent).

·It is offered both for young graduates without professional experience and for mid-career professionals.